resorcinol
noun
res·or·cin·ol
rə-ˈzȯr-sə-ˌnȯl 
-ˌnōl
: a crystalline phenol C6H6O2 obtained from various resins or artificially and used especially in making dyes, pharmaceuticals, and resins
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The gel uses sulfur and resorcinol monoacetate instead of common prescription clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide blends.
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
Sulfur and resorcinol: They are usually found together in acne products, including Clearasil Medicated Blemish Cream, Clearasil Medicated Blemish Stick, and Rezamid Lotion.
—Angela Palmer Updated, Verywell Health, 5 July 2023
Jessner, which unclogs pores with equal parts salicylic acid, lactic acid, and resorcinol, an antiseptic exfoliant, and trichloroacetic acid (TCA), which helps brighten dull skin, are the most popular options.
—Kaitlin Clark, Allure, 1 Nov. 2021
The four hero ingredients (tranexamic acid, phenylethyl resorcinol, niacinamide, and tetrapeptide-30) are major correctors that are safe for all skin types and tones.
—Bianca Rodriguez, Marie Claire, 28 Sep. 2020
Also look for ingredients like licorice, vitamin C, niacinamide, and resorcinol.
—Jessica Prince Erlich, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Mar. 2015
The four hero products (with super science-y names like tranexamic acid, phenylethyl resorcinol, niacinamide, and tetrapeptide-30) are major correctors that are safe for all skin types and tones.
—Alexandra Engler, Marie Claire, 7 Mar. 2017
Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
Sulfur and resorcinol: They are usually found together in acne products, including Clearasil Medicated Blemish Cream, Clearasil Medicated Blemish Stick, and Rezamid Lotion.
—Angela Palmer Updated, Verywell Health, 5 July 2023
Jessner, which unclogs pores with equal parts salicylic acid, lactic acid, and resorcinol, an antiseptic exfoliant, and trichloroacetic acid (TCA), which helps brighten dull skin, are the most popular options.
—Kaitlin Clark, Allure, 1 Nov. 2021
The four hero ingredients (tranexamic acid, phenylethyl resorcinol, niacinamide, and tetrapeptide-30) are major correctors that are safe for all skin types and tones.
—Bianca Rodriguez, Marie Claire, 28 Sep. 2020
Also look for ingredients like licorice, vitamin C, niacinamide, and resorcinol.
—Jessica Prince Erlich, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Mar. 2015
The four hero products (with super science-y names like tranexamic acid, phenylethyl resorcinol, niacinamide, and tetrapeptide-30) are major correctors that are safe for all skin types and tones.
—Alexandra Engler, Marie Claire, 7 Mar. 2017
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First Known Use
1880, in the meaning defined above
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